The Redskins got a perfect fit for their offense with the athletic and strong-armed Robert Griffin. He should be able to lead this team right away and mesh well with the rest of his offensive playmakers.

Trent Richardson gives Cleveland a potential Pro Bowl running back for the next 5 years, effectively replacing Peyton Hillis. With Montario Hardesty behind him, he should be able to stave some mileage off his legs.

Matt Kalil gives Minnesota one of the best tackle duos in the league with him and Phil Loadholt. Their 2nd year quarterback Christian Ponder is now better protected and put in a better position to succeed and win games.

Jacksonville needed a number 1 wide receiver badly, especially with a 2nd year quarterback who they have high hopes for. Blackmon gives Gabbert a sure-handed receiver who is disciplined and a quality leader.

Tampa Bay had a serious need at safety, and they just took the only safety in this draft who is guaranteed to start. It might be a little early for him, but considering the rest of the safeties in this draft and Tampa Bay's needs, this was a perfect fit for their team. Barron has great coverage skills and is a strong leader that will be key for a young defense.

Tannehill is a raw quarterback, but given that he will be working in the same system he did in college, he should make a very smooth transition into the NFL. Probably would have been better off waiting to get a top QB from next year's strong class, since he might not start right away anyways, but he's still a great talent and should give fans in Miami hope.

The Bills just redid their Leodis McKelvin pick, getting a great shut-down corner who is an exceptional return man. This pick along with last year's picks Aaron Williams, Justin Rogers, now-veteran McKelvin, and stud safety Jarius Byrd give them one of the best secondaries in the league.

Kansas City now has the Po Brothers at nose tackle with Dontari Poe and last year's pick Jerrell Powe. This was a position of concern for the Chiefs, especially with strong defensive ends of Glenn Dorsey and Tyson Jackson flanking and depending on the position.

When the Eagles traded Broderick Bunkley last year, they thought they were set at defensive tackle, but then injuries and free agency hit, and they suddenly need more depth. Fletcher Cox gives them a strong rotational player and potential starter.

Floyd and Larry Fitzgerald make one of the best wide receiver duos in the league. Yet Arizona had a lot of needs and if they can't block for the quarterback there aren't going to be enough balls to get to them.

St. Louis was in definite need of a defensive tackle to play in between their strong defensive ends of Chris Long and Robert Quinn. Brockers will be able to stop the run and hold blockers, while newly signed Kendall Langford can get into the backfield.

With a breakout year for Antwan Barnes and the signing of Jarret Johnson, the outside linebacker position seems a little crowded, but to get a versatile athlete like Ingram, will put their defense back into contention.

When Kenny Britt got hurt last year, Tennessee struggled to find an identity. Nate Washington played great and Damian Williams showed promise, but now Tennessee has a very effective slot receiver and kick returner.

Cleveland wanted someone to come in and compete with Colt McCoy, but most normal rookies would not be ready to do that right out of the gate. However, Weeden is 28-years old and has the maturity to play right away if McCoy falters at all. It's a lot to invest in someone who's career might not be as long as normal rookies, but if he can play and win right away, it's worth the risk.

The Lions got very lucky that a starting left tackle fell into their lap at this position. They've needed to focus on their offensive line for quite some time, and getting an Iowa guy like Reiff will help Stafford and their running backs stay upright and avoid injuries again.

New England already has Jerod Mayo and Brandon Spikes as their inside linebackers, so drafting Dont'a Hightower allows them to put him at his more natural position of outside linebacker. For a team that needed pass rushers, getting Hightower and Chandler Jones just threw that need out the window and automatically made them a force on the outside.

Brooks Reed and Connor Barwin played excellent as pass rushing outside linebackers last year. However, Whitney Mercilus was too good of a prospect to pass up for this team, especially seeing how easy it is to lose a player for the year, like they did with Mario Williams last year. Mercilus will give them an excellent rotation and make them a scary defense for whichever offense they face.

Minnesota was in desperate need of safety help and getting a player like Harrison Smith gives them a sturdy safety net in the back part of their defense. He is a sound and instinctive tackler, who will clean up any mess that the linebackers and corners let by.

San Francisco clearly felt that wide receiver was a big need going into this off-season, signing Mario Manningham, Randy Moss, and now drafting A.J.Jenkins to play with Michael Crabtree. Jenkins is an exceptional receiver who can return some kicks as well, and should give the 49'ers no question marks catching the ball going into the season.

If your defensive line is playing against LeGarrette Blount and Doug Martin, you better plan to take off a few days because you are going to be sore. The two of them will wear down defenses and open up the sides for their strong receiving corps.

David Wilson is the most complete running back in the draft behind Trent Richardson. His small frame will be tested early, as well the coaches' acceptance of him running it to the outside. Yet he has a strong build that will allow him to cut inside effectively when willing.

Round 2

St. Louis needed a wide receiver, and while Quick isn't as heralded as some of the other wide receivers still on the board, he is just as talented. He'll be given plenty of opportunity to showcase with Sam Bradford throwing him the ball.

Talk about a perfect fit for Fleener, going to Indianapolis to play with his college partner and best friend Andrew Luck. For a team that lost Dallas Clark and Jacob Tamme they definitely needed some help at that position.

Baltimore isn't sure if Sergio Kindle is going to come back, and with Jarrett Johnson leaving for San Diego, they needed some more help at outside linebacker. Courtney Upshaw would have been a great pick at the original spot in the first round, and is even better now considering they picked up a bunch of additional draft picks to do so.

Despite not measuring up ideally by NFL standards, Wolfe was one of the more productive defensive tackles in college this year at Cincinnati and should be able to step in right away for Denver at a position in which they need a lot of help.

They probably could have gotten Mitchell Schwartz later in the draft, but it's hard to predict when it comes to tackles since they often go early. He solidifies a strong Cleveland offensive line with Joe Thomas and Alex Mack.

Janoris Jenkins has a ton of talent and easily could have been a first round pick. For a team that needed a lot of secondary help going into this year, the combination of him and newly signed Cortland Finnegan, instantly give them one of the better secondaries in the league.

Carolina has needed a standout guard for a while, and Silatolu gives them that. While he played at a small school and some wonder if he is too raw, the Panthers have good players surrounding him with Jordan Gross, Ryan Kalil, and Jeff Otah

Unbelievably athletic, but also very raw. He's 6'5" though and the Jets might try to use him like they did with Plaxico Burress. The Jets definitely needed some more wide receivers and Stephen Hill gives them a great prospect and weapon for whichever quarterback starts.

Jeff Allen completes Kansas City's offensive line with Branden Albert and Eric Winston at tackle, and Jon Asamoah and Rodney Hudson inside. While he played tackle most of his illustrious career at Illinois, he'll likely play guard or could switch in and out of tackle when needed.

Huge wide receiver, who along with Brandon Marshall makes their need at wide receiver disappear. He can grab any ball out of the air, and with a good quarterback should be able to do it much more consistently.

The Patriots probably could have waited to get Wilson, or could have done what they normally do and trade down, but clearly they didn't want to wait. Wilson was a great safety net at Illinois and provides New England with a player in the back part of their defense to put next to Patrick Chung and replace Brandon Meriweather.

Reyes gives San Diego more ammo for their defensive line along with last year's pick Corey Liuget, previous 1st round pick Luis Castillo, and some of their big nose tackles like Antonio Garay and Cam Thomas. Might not be an immediate place for him in the starting lineup, but he should be able to make an impact every time he's in the game.

One of the more dominant players in the Big Ten this year playing defensive tackle at Michigan State. Green Bay's defensive line will be a little crowded but could fit in nicely next to B.J. Raji and opposite either Mike Neal, C.J. Wilson, or Jarius Wynn.

Cincinnati now boasts arguably the best and youngest defensive tackle rotations in the league along with Domata Peko and Geno Atkins. Still was one of the bright spots in a difficult year for Penn State getting behind the line constantly, talling 17 tackles for a loss as a senior.

Once again the Lions pick on the wrong side of the ball with needs at cornerback. Had it not been for the injuries this year at Oklahoma, Broyles could have been a first round pick based on his productivity alone. He along with Calvin Johnson will catch every ball thrown in the air.

There were thoughts that he could have been picked by Pittsburgh in the first round, but instead fell to them in the 2nd round and along with David DeCastro and Maurkice Pouncey, gives them one of the best young center-to-left part of the line in the league.

Denver needed a future quarterback and a potential starter in case Peyton Manning gets injured again. Osweiler has a great arm and big frame, and will be able to learn from another relatively immobile quarterback.

Curry has been one of the most productive defensive ends in all of college football the last two years. The Eagles might not have needed a defensive end with Trent Cole, Jason Babin, and Brandon Graham already there, but Curry will provide a little extra help on the line and on special teams.

Could play guard to replace Ben Grubbs or even outside at tackle instead of Bryant McKinnie. He showed great versatility and length at Iowa State and will be a great player to move around the offensive line for the Ravens.

LaMichael James was one of the most explosive players in the league last year, and will be used primarily next year for kick returns, given that they already have Frank Gore, another undersized running back Kendall Hunter, and newly signed Brandon Jacobs.

Many thought Hayward was going to be targeted by New England, which is possibly why Green Bay traded up for him. He was a ball hawk at Vanderbilt consistently grabbing interceptions and gives Green Bay well-needed depth at cornerback behind Charles Woodson.

Round 3

The Colts get the two best pass catching tight ends in the draft with Coby Fleener and Dwayne Allen. Allen is a better blocker, so between the two of them, they get strong bookends for their line who can jump out and be automatic weapons down field.

He's a very tall cornerback, who along with Janoris Jenkins provides St. Louis the most improved secondary in the league. While he played at a smaller school of Montana, he showed the skills that could translate well to the NFL.

Fastest cornerback at the combine, was a productive player at Central Florida who would have benefited from an extra year at Central Florida. However, for a Minnesota team that needed a lot of secondary help, Robinson and Harrison Smith immediately upgrade the back part of their defense.

Posey was another player who was hurt by the Ohio State suspensions, as he could have been the most productive wide receiver in the Big Ten last year. He'll be a great fit opposite Andre Johnson and will make their offense even more effective than it was.

Some people though Josh Scobee was picked early for Jacksonville in the 5th round, but this is early for a punter/kicker. Anger though has one of the strongest legs for a punter to come along for years, and they will probably not regret having him on the team.

Brandon Taylor was one of the leaders on an accomplished LSU defense this year. Putting him next to Weddle, along with Darrell Stuckey backing them up, gives them a very strong back end to the defense.

Tackle didn't seem like a big need after signing Eric Winston and drafting Illinois tackle Jeff Allen, but it never hurts to have more depth on the offensive line. Donald Stephenson was a strong tackle at Oklahoma and will provide some extra leadership for the Chiefs.

Had Russell Wilson been a few inches taller he would have been a 1st round pick, but he's not and he fell to the 3rd. He's got a strong arm after playing baseball for years, and excellent leadership and accuracy as proven at both N.C. State and Wisconsin.

Egnew was one of the best tight ends in college football his junior year, and while his production might have declined, his all-around skill-set remained the same. He can pluck balls from out of the air and provide extra blocking along the line.

Hardin is a fast rising cornerback with great size, who gives Chicago a much needed boost in the back side of their defense at both cornerback and safety. After losing Zack Bowman and Corey Graham to free agency, the Bears are lacking playmakers in their secondary.

Arizona has a great cornerback in last year's rookie Patrick Peterson, and some other good pieces, but they need a more reliable starter and Fleming gives them that. One of the best defenders on Oklahoma, he provides strong leadership and reliability in Arizona's secondary.

Dallas gets a player in Tyrone Crawford who could potentially rush the passer outside or play along their defensive line holding up blockers. He was a key component in Boise State's success the last few years, and will provide a lot of depth to Dallas.

The best player on Michigan's defense who has a big frame and strong center of gravity. Tennessee adds to an already great front-line rotation along with last year's successful picks Jurrell Casey, Karl Klug, and young players Derrick Morgan and Sen'Derrick Marks.

Detroit needed more cornerbacks to pair with Chris Houston, and they got an extremely fast one in Dwight Bentley. He played against smaller competition in college but looked to hold his own against tough competition in the scouting games.

Pittsburgh needed another inside linebacker to replace James Farrior and play next to Lawrence Timmons. Sean Spence is a little undersized but he was an excellent defender for a Miami team that was missing a lot of key players.

John Hughes was the lesser of the two of Cincinnati's defensive tackles, and clearly the beneficiary of Derek Wolfe's dominance. This was probably a little early for Hughes, but Cleveland needed some extra depth at DT to play alongside last year's 1st round pick Phil Taylor.

Nick Foles could have been a first round pick if his Arizona team won more than 4 games last year. He has perfect size for a quarterback and a nice touch on his throws, going for over 4000 yards last year. Philadelphia wanted a developmental quarterback in case Vick doesn't make it the whole year, and Foles gives them exactly that.

The Patriots go with another defensive end in the draft, but this time it's more tailored towards their defensive line. Bequette has the size and strength to play the defensive end position in their 3-4 defense, but showed during the Senior Bowl that he could play outside rushing the passer as well.

T.Y. Hilton is blazing fast, and Indianapolis just picked up another great weapon for Andrew Luck. Hilton is also incredibly effective in the return game and makes them very dangerous on special teams.

Thompson is a player that the Bengals will fall in love with, and could have been a first round pick if he came out last year. The Bengals clearly went with who they thought was the best player available, but finding time for him to play will be an issue, especially with their second round pick Devon Still.

Jayron Hosley is another player who has the talent to have been a 1st or 2nd round pick, but when his productivity dipped last year, he clearly fell in scout's eyes. Yet the Giants just got a player who can immediately step in to help replace Aaron Ross, but can also give them a very valuable weapon in their punt return game.

Oakland has a few nice pieces along their offensive line with Stefen Wisniewski, Jared Veldheer, and Joseph Barksdale, but Bergstrom gives them great versatility and depth as he can play both right tackle and inside at guard.

Cleveland needed another wide receiver and they got a fast, athletic one from Miami, although many might say Tommy Streeter was the better prospect from the school. His production wasn't great in college, but his quarterback situation was always in flux, so he'll adjust to Cleveland quite well.

Washington wanted a strong backup for Robert Griffin III, especially since his running style makes him prone to injuries. Cousins show extremely strong leadership and poise at Michigan State, and has the qualities necessary to be successful if he ever gets a starting opportunity.

Frank Alexander started off the year for Oklahoma very strong, and has a great motor and good size for a defensive end. He immediately upgrades Carolina's pass rush, one that is looking for another consistent long-term starter opposite Charles Johnson.

Seattle picked up some strong depth for behind Marshawn Lynch, and potential long-term replacement in Turbin. He was one of the most productive runners in the country last year with 1500 yards and 19 touchdowns, and he now joins a team that drafted one of the only other Utah State players drafted this decade.

Small wide receiver who's workouts were probably better than his production at Fresno State. Wylie gives Kansas City a great option at slot receiver behind Bowe, Baldwin, and Breaston, and a solid return man on special teams.

DraftSite had Ta'amu consistently being drafted by the Steelers in our mock drafts, as we thought he would be a perfect fit for a team that needs a long-term answer at nose tackle. Clearly, Pittsburgh felt the same way, and got him later than they probably thought he'd be available.

San Diego needs a potential replacement for Antonio Gates, as injuries and age are starting told hold him down. Green is a dynamic pass-catcher who will give the Chargers another down-field option for Philip Rivers.

Arizona got a potential much-needed starting left or right tackle in the 4th round, when many thought he might go in the second. He came out a year early from Ole Miss thinking he was ready, but apparently teams did not think that was the case.

Seattle got a little more depth on their defensive line with productive lineman Jaye Howard. Howard got into the backfield often at Florida and should fit in nicely with Seattle's big defensive linemen.

Orson Charles is another on a long list of underclassmen this draft who came out too early and hurt themselves. However, he is a great pass catcher and along with Jermaine Gresham gives Andy Dalton two great tight end weapons to throw to and protect him.

Houston's defense was much improved last year with the addition of J.J. Watt to their defensive line, but they just hit gold getting Jared Crick in the 4th round. He is the perfect player for a DE position in a 3-4 defense and will be ready to jump in when Antonio Smith is done.

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